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Wantabadgery NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Wantabadgery, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Wantabadgery NSW is 183 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wantabadgery is $812 per week ($42,224 per year). Median rent in Wantabadgery is $250 per week ($1,083 per month). Wantabadgery has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Wantabadgery has a population density of 0.7 people per km².

The most common religion is Catholic (31% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wantabadgery is $1,733.

There were 10 recorded offences in Wantabadgery in 2024-25, a rate of 55 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (5 offences).

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Wantabadgery Population

residents (Census 2021)

Wantabadgery Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$812/wk

$42,224 per year

#3389 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$250/wk

$1,083 per month

#6115 of 14,663

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Median Age

48years

10 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,733/mo

Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.7 per bedroom

Wantabadgery Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.0% (97) Female 47.0% (86)

Population Density

0.7

people per km²

183 people · 244.2 km²

Households

2.4

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$2,143

Family income/wk

Wantabadgery Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Wantabadgery Housing Tenure

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Owned with mortgage

34.5% 20 dwellings

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Owned outright

65.5% 38 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Wantabadgery Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Wantabadgery Religion

Catholic

31.3%

Anglican

30.7%

No Religion

19.6%

Not stated

10.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.5%

Uniting Church

2.2%

Pentecostal

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Wantabadgery Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

50.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

35.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.1%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Wantabadgery Employment

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Employed full-time

52.7% 69 people

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Employed part-time

16.0% 21 people

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Not in labour force

31.3% 41 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Wantabadgery Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

54.8%

Bachelor Degree

20.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

10.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

8.3%

Postgraduate Degree

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Wantabadgery Occupation

Managers

44.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

17.1%

Professionals

11.4%

Labourers

8.6%

Community & Personal Service

7.1%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.7%

Clerical & Administrative

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Wantabadgery Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

24.3%

Engineering

24.3%

Management & Commerce

12.9%

Architecture & Building

12.9%

Society & Culture

8.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.1%

Education

5.7%

Health

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Wantabadgery Dwelling Types

Separate house

95.7%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Wantabadgery Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

5.1%

$400-$499/wk

10.2%

$650-$799/wk

13.6%

$800-$999/wk

11.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.1%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

16.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

6.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Wantabadgery Marital Status

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Married

50.0% 79

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Separated

3.2% 5

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Divorced

10.1% 16

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Widowed

7.0% 11

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Never married

29.7% 47

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Wantabadgery Ancestry

English

37.6%

Australian

27.8%

Irish

13.1%

Scottish

11.4%

German

2.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.1%

Italian

2.1%

Maltese

2.1%

Other

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Wantabadgery School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

34.5%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

20.7%

Vocational Education

20.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

13.8%

Pre-school

10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Wantabadgery Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

3.4% 11

✅

No need for assistance

96.6% 311

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Wantabadgery Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

26.2% 37

—

Not a volunteer

73.8% 104

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Wantabadgery Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

36.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

27.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

36.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Wantabadgery How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

84.9%

Did not go to work

9.4%

Car (passenger)

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Wantabadgery Car Ownership

1 vehicle

17.9%

2 vehicles

38.8%

3 vehicles

16.4%

4+ vehicles

26.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Wantabadgery Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

9.5%

3 bedrooms

28.6%

4 bedrooms

46.0%

5 bedrooms

9.5%

6+ bedrooms

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Wantabadgery Population Mobility

8.3%

moved in the last year

23.3%

moved in the last 5 years

2.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

64.7%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Wantabadgery Indigenous Population

2.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

335

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Wantabadgery Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Kidney disease

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Wantabadgery Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

14.8%

$1-$149/wk

2.5%

$300-$399/wk

4.9%

$400-$499/wk

4.9%

$500-$649/wk

7.4%

$650-$799/wk

11.5%

$800-$999/wk

5.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

18.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.4%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Wantabadgery Family Structure

Couple — no children

37.3%

Couple — children under 15

34.6%

Couple — no children under 15

14.4%

One parent — no children under 15

9.2%

One parent — children under 15

4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Wantabadgery Military Service

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Previously served

3.7% 5

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Never served

96.3% 131

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Wantabadgery Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.8% 22

—

Did not provide

84.2% 117

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Wantabadgery Children Ever Born

No children

17.6%

2 children

26.5%

3 children

20.6%

4 children

26.5%

5+ children

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Wantabadgery When Migrants Arrived

1991–2000

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Wantabadgery Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.9%

5–14 hours

30.7%

15–29 hours

15.0%

30+ hours

11.4%

Did not do domestic work

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Wantabadgery Household Size

1 person

24.3%

2 persons

47.1%

3 persons

8.6%

4 persons

20.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Wantabadgery Where Residents Moved From

Same address

154

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Wantabadgery Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Wantabadgery Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 10 total

Theft

Weapons

Other Against Property

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Wantabadgery Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,468/wk

Median Rent $250/wk

Rent-to-Income 17.0%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Wantabadgery

Your weekly income

≈ $6,361/month

Median rent $250/wk

Left after rent $1,218/wk

Rent share 17.0%

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Wantabadgery vs State & National Average

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Pop: 92 Income: $1,089/wk Rent: $350/wk

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Pop: 92 Income: $512/wk Rent: $360/wk

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Pop: 92 Income: $671/wk Rent: $315/wk

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Pop: 92 Income: $942/wk Rent: $270/wk

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Pop: 92 Income: $457/wk Rent: $290/wk

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Pop: 92 Income: $919/wk Rent: $500/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wantabadgery

What is the population of Wantabadgery NSW?

The population of Wantabadgery NSW is 183 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.7 people per km².Wantabadgery is ranked #7,208 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wantabadgery?

The median personal income in Wantabadgery NSW is $812 per week, or $42,224 per year.The median household income is $1,468 per week.Family income is $2,143 per week.Wantabadgery is ranked #3,389 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wantabadgery?

Median rent in Wantabadgery NSW is $250 per week ($1,083 per month).Rent represents 17.0% of household income, which is considered affordable.Wantabadgery ranks #6,115 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wantabadgery?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wantabadgery NSW is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wantabadgery?

The median age in Wantabadgery NSW is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wantabadgery a good suburb to live in?

Wantabadgery is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 183.The median income is $812/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (17.0% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 14154. All dollar figures in AUD.